Trainee Quantity Surveyor

United Infrastructure Ltd; Washington; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Christmas shutdown

Tailored benefits portal

Remote learning support

Job summary

United Infrastructure Ltd is recruiting Apprentice/Trainee Quantity Surveyors for its Water division, offering hands-on experience from day one. You will support the commercial team and assist Quantity Surveyors with estimating and cost control across construction projects, engaging with internal colleagues and clients at every stage.

The role includes studying the Level 6 Chartered Surveyor - QS Pathway via the University of the Built Environment, with online remote learning and tutor support.

Qualifications

• Completed a relevant Level 3 or 4 programme (e.g. T-Level Design, Surveying Planning or Construction and Built Environment).
• 5 GCSEs at Grade 9-4/A*-C including English and Mathematics.
• Good IT skills and able to use Microsoft Office packages, particularly Excel.
• Good organisation, time management and communication skills.
• Awareness of NEC contracts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue subcontract enquiries and trade packages.
• Assess subcontractor quotes and draft orders.
• Prepare monthly reports.
• Evaluate materials on site and labour time records.
• Pay invoices through the finance system and prepare subcontractor final accounts.

Skills

IT Skills

Time Management

Communication

Organisation

Education

Level 3/4 Construction related qualification

BSc/MSc Quantity Surveying

5 GCSEs including English & Maths

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

United Infrastructure is a dynamic and rapidly expanding business, focused on delivering critical infrastructure projects, across the utility and social infrastructure sectors.

Our company is split into two business areas:

Utility Infrastructure -

Our team of Utility Infrastructure specialists design, build and maintain critical water, energy (gas), power and telecoms infrastructure, for the UK’s largest network owners and operators.

Social Infrastructure -

Our team of Social Infrastructure specialists revitalise homes and communities by carrying out a wide range of work, from retrofit to refurbishment, and maintenance.

Equal Opportunities Statement - At United Infrastructure, we are committed to making every interaction a positive and inclusive experience. If there is anything we can do to support you, remove barriers, or make the process more accessible, please let us know — we want this to be the best possible experience for you.

We are looking for Apprentice/Trainee Quantity Surveyors to join our Water division who are a national provider of infrastructure and non-infrastructure water and wastewater services to UK water utility companies. Day to day, you will support the commercial team and you will assist the Quantity Surveyors who estimate and control costs for our construction projects, working with both internal colleagues and our clients at every stage of the project.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and issuing subcontract enquiries and trade packages.
• Assessing and comparing subcontractors quotes and drafting orders.
• Preparing monthly reports.
• Evaluating materials on site and labour time records.
• Paying invoices through the finance system and preparing subcontractor final accounts.

As a Trainee with United Infrastructure, you’ll be given a real job from day one where you will gain hands‑on industry experience, and the knowledge required to achieve a nationally recognised qualification. You’ll get a generous holiday allowance, Christmas shutdown, and a tailored benefits portal that allows you to choose the right benefits for you.

In order to fully develop in your role, you will be enrolled onto the Level 6 Chartered Surveyor - QS Pathway apprenticeship qualification with our training partner the University of the Built Environment. This learning pathway is delivered entirely remotely, and you will access online self‑accessed or virtually delivered classroom sessions, and one‑to‑one support from your tutor or coach. They will also meet regularly with you and your line manager to ensure you are progressing through your programme.

Academic Entry Requirements

Pathway 1 - BSc Quantity Surveying

• Completed a relevant Level 3 or 4 programme e.g. L3 T-Level Design, Surveying Planning or L3 BTEC Construction and the Built Environment, Level 3 Construction Support Technician, L4 Construction Quantity Surveying Technician Apprenticeship
• 5 GCSEs at Grade 9-4/A*-C including English and Mathematics
• Good IT skills and able to use Microsoft Office packages, particularly Excel
• Good organisation, time management and communication skills
• Awareness of NEC contracts

Pathway 2 - MSc Quantity Surveying

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum 2.2 grade in a construction related subject
• 5 GCSEs at Grade 9-4/A*-C including English and Mathematics
• Good IT skills and able to use Microsoft Office packages, particularly Excel
• Good organisation, time management and communication skills
• Awareness of NEC contracts

You must also have:

• The commitment to live and breathe our company values during your work and studies.
• The motivation and dedication to successfully complete your apprenticeship programme.

Please note, as this is an apprenticeship programme, in order to be eligible to apply you must not already have an equivalent level or higher qualification in the occupational area, or significant work experience.

Upon successful completion of your programme, you will achieve:

• Level 6 Chartered Surveyor (Degree) Apprenticeship.
• BSc (Hons) or MSc Quantity Surveying.
• Eligible for chartered membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS).

Join us at United Infrastructure and be part of our mission to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions to the complex infrastructure needs of the UK.